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Donald Wayne Gardner was born on April 16, 1960 to Donald Stanley and Marjorie Jo Gardner in Torrance, California. Donald left this world on April 26, 2021 in Oklahoma City, OK. Donald left behind his wife of 40 years, Paula Kay Gardner and two children, son Donald Eldon Ray Gardner of the home and Kathleen Marie Hogan and son-in-law Jon Hogan of OKC. Donald was proceeded in death by his parents and 2 sisters, Janet Joseph and Peggy Gardner. Donald has 6 surviving sisters Tammy Gardner of OKC, Brenda Pearlstein of OKC, Christina Myers of OKC, Cherie Flanary of OKC Donna Gardner of Arizona, and Elaine Medrano of Arizona. Donald also leaves behind many Uncles, Aunts, Nieces and Nephews and Great Friends.
Donald was an avid sci – fi buff. He enjoyed watching many sci-fi tv series and movies. Donald loved anything to do with space exploration and seismology.
But his greatest enjoyment was fishing especially when his family went with him. It was always a special time for us as a family. Now he is with Grandpa Elmer Krebbs fishing alongside him.
Donald was a great husband, father, provider and a great friend to all. Usually if he was working for someone he had a way of making friends with them. Mr. Finley and John Hansen were considered friends by Donald.
Cherie Flanary says
I love you my Big brother, l will miss you joking around all the time. You always made me smile and laugh every time I was around you. You will always be my favorite brother, not just because you were my only brother, and you were a good one at that. I miss and love you, so until we see each other again. Fish always with grandpa 😘❤️🙏
Kay Winston says
Remember all the times at
der Dutchman coming to pick
Up Paula. Very sweet person
Enjoy your fishing in heaven
With Kathy!
Denise Lewis says
Paula & Katy, my deepest condolences to you & your family. You all are in my prayers for God’s strength & comfort for the loss of a wonderful husband & father. The bond you shared is truly a testimony to the love you shared & to the kind, hardworking husband he was. I pray those wonderful memories will bring comfort to your heart until you see your sweet husband & father again. Much love & prayers to you.
Elaine medrano says
I never got a chance to meet you now you are with our father I’ll meet you in heaven
G.F. says
Thank you for being a trusted and loyal friend to me and my family. It is not often that you come across a person that dependent and reliable. I could never repay the kindness you have shown us. Thank you for everything. you will be missed.
Tammy Gardner says
I will miss him very much even when didn’t see or talk to each other and you are gone if you see our loved ones up there tell them i miss them.
Lory Weeks says
Paula, Katy and Donnie. I am truly sorry for your loss. I know how much Wayne meant to all of you. I will keep you all in my prayers.